How Escambia County calculated gas tax allocation
Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator, calculated the new allocation formula for Local Option Gas Tax revenue. Here are the notes she provided with her spreadsheet:…
Bad News: City could lose $1 million-plus in local option gas tax
City of Pensacola may lose $1,086,400 in local option gas tax revenue if the Escambia Board of County Commissioners passes a proposed resolution to adjust…
Bud Light Charity Tennis Challenge returns Oct. 23-24
Press release: The Pensacola Sports Association, in partnership with the Lewis Bear Company, is hosting the 11th Annual Bud Light Charity Tennis Challenge October 23…
Circuit Judge candidates announced
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission received applications from the individuals listed below to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of Judge Terry Terrell…
Florida cities can sue banks for targeting minorities for predatory loans
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A federal appeals court Tuesday said the city of Miami can pursue lawsuits alleging that three major…
City releases new policy for federal emails (update)
Pensacola City Administrator Eric Olson sent out this email to city department heads: After consultation with the City Attorney I am clarifying my email dated…
Pensacola Speaks: Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera takes on Rep. Murphy over Iran deal
Yesterday, Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy came out in favor of the Iran nuclear deal, calling it “the toughest decision of my time in Congress.” Murphy,…
81st Pensacola Interstate Fair announces entertainment
Press release: It’s Magical! It’s Fun! It’s the Fair! The 81st Pensacola Interstate Fair promises all the fun and excitement that it’s become known for…
Dance: PenBEx 5 this weekend, Sept. 4-7
PenBEx 5 is a series workshops and social dances at multiple events around Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. PenBEx stands for Pensacola Blues Exchange. An exchange…
Questions about journalists’ name changes
Last week’s shooting has prompted a discussion in the media over news reporters adopting on-air names different from their own. The shooter in Roanoke, Va….
UWF OEDE offers $5 million incentives for job creation
Press release: The University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement is accepting applications for $5 million in job creation incentives. The funds,…
State Capital Briefs: Pot Petitions, Redistricting
From: THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA MARIJUANA INITIATIVE HEADED TOWARD COURT REVIEW Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana appear to have…
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